First Nations Artist Forum: Role of Art in Decolonization

XENALEKEN: First Nations Artist Forum

The role of
Aboriginal art in decolonization is the theme for XENALEKEN (pronounced XWENG ALA KUN), a First Nations Artist Forum
that will feature a dynamic panel discussion on the contributions of Aboriginal
artwork to the Indigenous Resurgence Movement.

Moderator Gerald Taiaiake
Alfred, a Professor and founder of the University of Victoria's Indigenous
Governance Program, will be joined by First Nations artists lessLIE, Marianne
Nicholson and Tania Willard. Meet the artists and learn about the philosophy,
themes, perspectives and motivation behind their work. The panel discussion begins at 1 p.m.

The event will
include admission to the Gallery, including the exhibition Urban Thunderbirds/Ravens in a Material World,
and light refreshments.

The title of the event is a Sencoten word meaning
"rapid tides", which refers to the ongoing, transformative impact Aboriginal
artists are making in their communities.

Tickets
Tickets are $5 and are
available online at Eventbrite. Tickets are limited
so please purchase tickets in advance to
ensure your participation in this event.

The XENALEKEN: First Nations Artist Forum is
presented by the City of Victoria in partnership with the Art Gallery of Greater
Victoria, and sponsored in part by Kitchens of Distinction.